Cholera Vaccine

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Some data suggest that administration of cholera and yellow fevervaccines within three weeks of each other may result in decreased levels of antibody response to both vaccines as compared with administration at longer intervals. However, there is no evidence that protection to either disease is diminished following simultaneous administration. 1 It is currently recommended that, when feasible, cholera and yellow fever vaccines should be administered at a minimal interval of three weeks, unless time constraints preclude this. If the vaccines cannot be administered at least three weeks apart, they should be given simultaneously. 2

Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.